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We believe in making our community accessible to everyone, regardless of geographic location or economic circumstances. Our sliding scale pricing model is designed to create economic justice and ensure that no one is excluded from our membership due to financial barriers.
Our lifetime membership is priced at $950 USD. This reflects the true value of our offering and helps us sustain our community while creating opportunities for others.
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Parity Pricing for International Members
We recognize that economic realities vary significantly across countries. If you're joining us from a country where the local economy makes pricing prohibitive, we offer adjusted rates based on purchasing power parity.
Payment Plans Available
In addition to our sliding scale pricing, we offer payment plans to make membership more accessible:
- Pay in 3 installments - spread your membership cost over 12 months. $300 downpayment with 2 remaining payments of $325 each in September 2026 and March 2027. Full balance to be paid in 12 months
How to Apply for Parity Pricing or Solidarity Places
- Apply via this form
- Include in your message:
- Your name and location
- The tier you're applying for (or amount you can contribute)
- A brief explanation of your circumstances (50-100 words)
- How membership would benefit you and your community
- What to share:
- Only share what you're comfortable with
- Focus on your economic situation, not personal trauma
- Be honest about your needs and circumstances
- We’ll review your application, and get back to you within 7 days with the outcome.
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Full Price ($950)
This price is for you if:
- You have stable employment or income
- You can comfortably meet all your basic needs
- You have access to financial savings
- You can afford discretionary purchases (dining out, entertainment, travel)
- You own property or have secure housing
- You have regular access to healthcare
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Parity Support Tier ($500)
Apply for this tier if:
- Those living paycheck to paycheck
- People facing systemic economic barriers
- Those with limited or unstable income
- Those from countries with significantly lower average incomes
- Members of marginalized communities facing economic discrimination
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Solidarity Places ($250)
Apply for a solidarity place if:
- Financial barriers would prevent your participation
- You're experiencing economic hardship
- You belong to communities that face systemic underinvestment
- Your local economy makes even reduced pricing inaccessible
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Priority for Solidarity Places
While all applications are welcome, we prioritize solidarity places for people who face systemic barriers, including:
- Black people and people of the Global Majority
- Disabled and neurodivergent individuals
- LGBTQIA+ community members
- Women and gender-marginalized individuals
- People from countries facing economic sanctions or crisis
- Indigenous peoples
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Pay It Forward: Sponsor a Seat
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Our Commitment
- All applications are reviewed with care and confidentiality
- We trust you to self-select the appropriate tier
- We will never means-test or require proof of income
- Applications are processed within 5-7 business days
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Important Notes
- This scale is based on honor and trust
- The full price helps subsidize reduced-price memberships
- We review our sliding scale annually to ensure sustainability
- If none of these tiers work for you, please still reach out
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FAQ
Q: Can I change tiers later if my circumstances change?
A: Our lifetime membership is a one-time payment. If your circumstances improve significantly, we encourage you to pay it forward by sponsoring another member.
Q: How many solidarity places are available?
A: We allocate solidarity places as funding becomes available through sponsorships and full-price memberships.
Q: What if I'm unsure which tier to choose?
A: Take time to honestly assess your financial situation. If you're still unsure, err on the side of sustainability – both for yourself and our community.
Q: Can I get a payment plan for the Support Tier or Solidarity Plan?
Yes! We have payment plans available for all tiers - whether you're paying full price or using our sliding scale. Setup is easy - just email us and we'll arrange your payment plan
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Last updated January 28, 2026